Abstract: One or more processors within a computing system and the processor(s)' associated local memories may be operatively connected to a main memory enabling data transfer between the main memory and the local memories, in which the computing system can carry out actions that may include: generating a pause condition for one or more processors within a computing system; pausing the one or more processors; saving data from a local memory of the one or more processors to the main memory; hibernating the one or more processors; restoring power to the one or more processors; transferring the saved data originating from the one or more processors back to one originating processor or to designated destination processors in the computing system.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for reading a color symbol, which comprises a matrix of color filters arranged in front of a detector. Light received from the filters of some colors is used to locate the color symbol, while light received from all the filters is used to read and decode the located symbol. Preferably, the filters used for locating the symbol are of the colors to which the detector is most sensitive. Preferably, the filters for locating the symbol are dominant in number.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method and a system for data transmission and control based on Universal Serial Bus (USB). The system comprises a USB Master device and a USB Slave device. The USB Master device comprises a USB Master processor and a Data Storage connected to the USB Master processor. The Slave device comprises a USB Slave processor and a Data Consumer connected to the USB Slave processor. The USB Master processor is coupled with the USB Slave processor via a USB cable. The USB Master processor accepts requests from the USB Slave processor and reads data in the Data Storage connected to it, and then the data is sent to the USB Slave processor via the USB cable, and the USB Slave processor processes the data and transfers them to the Data Consumer for use.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide for performing pre-execution processes to prepare instructions of an instruction set for further processing; executing the instructions in a pipeline of execution stages using digital logic for processing data in accordance with the instructions within one clock cycle per stage; latching the data each clock cycle for delivery to a next execution stage using one or more of a plurality of latch point circuits; and controlling each of the latch point circuits to operate as a buffer or as a latch.

Abstract: An image capture device and method of assembling same is disclosed which provides an improved technique of mounting a CMOS detector and also isolates the optics for image capture from the optics for illumination, thereby simplifying the adjustment process. An exemplary arrangement using the camera module is also shown.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide for associating memory allocation table (MAT) entries with nodes in a binary tree such that the nodes and the entries are grouped into hierarchical levels, each entry including status information; associating the nodes and the entries with segments of a shared memory of a multi-processor system such that higher level nodes and entries are associated with larger numbers of segments of the shared memory and lower level nodes and entries are associated with smaller numbers of segments of the shared memory; initializing the MAT such that the status information of at least a plurality of entries indicates that the associated segment or segments of the shared memory are available for reservation; and selecting one entry in a group of entries in the MAT at a level corresponding to a desired size of the shared memory to be reserved.

Abstract: An indexing system in a database comprises plural levels, each representing one digit in a key of a data string and having an instruction for each constituent element at said represented digit of the key. The instruction includes one of: i) moving on to check a next level without specifying a record; ii) specifying one or more records and also moving on to check a next level; iii) specifying one or more records and not moving on to check a next level; iv) not specifying a record and not moving on to check a next level. A database so indexed facilitates an efficient recursive lookup on a best-pattern match basis, such as required in a telephony database for acquiring fast routing instructions based on a telephone number.

Abstract: A method for reading symbols having data identifying characteristics is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing a nose portion that forms part of a symbol capture device. The nose portion has a plurality of spaced apart light sources that are adapted to put images on a surface. The images can be used to ascertain proper positioning and focal plane of the device.

Abstract: An apparatus includes: a wire having a proximal end and a distal end; and a body being fixedly coupled to the proximal of the wire and having at least two apertures, each aperture for receiving and locking the distal end of the wire at different times such that when the wire is locked in one of the apertures it cannot be removed without destroying the apparatus, wherein the distal end of the wire is operable to pass through one or more apertures of an object and lock in each of the apertures at different times such that the body retains the wire in engagement with the one or more apertures of the object and maintains the apparatus locked to the object.

Abstract: A method and system used in the barcode sensing process are disclosed, in which at least two instances of an optical signal are obtained from the same barcode in different time periods, and digitized by a first digitizer with a first threshold. The digitized results from the at least two instances are then applied with an AND algorithm to eliminate the noise, whereby create a correct digitized output. Preferably, the instances of the signal are also digitized by a second digitizer with a second threshold, which are used to synchronize the timing of the digitized results created by the first digitizer. The second threshold is preferably larger than the first threshold.

Abstract: An attachment device is provided comprising at least one fluid filled cavity formed therein. The attachment device is preferably in the form of a carabiner in which at least a portion of the carabiner body is formed of a transparent material such that the fluid filled cavity is visible. In a preferred embodiment an indicia bearing means is visibly disposed within said cavity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for data backup is disclosed in which prior to actually performing a backup operation from a subscriber computer, the backup server device checks a specified server to determine if parts of the subscriber data to be backed up can be backed up or replicated from data on the specified server. If it can, the backup server uses that specified server to create a backup of the subscriber data to be backed up. If it cannot, then the data is backed up from the subscriber computer.

Abstract: Methods and/or apparatus are contemplated for establishing a plurality of investments in a portfolio among which an allocation of assets is to be made; establishing one or more factors to be associated with the plurality of investments, at least one of the factors having values that are time variant; and computing the allocation of assets among the investments as one or more functions of the one or more factors such that a time variant allocation of the assets among the investments is obtained.

Abstract: An ultrasonic sonotrode for irradiating ultrasonic energy into fluid or pasty media, wherein the ultrasonic sonotrode in the longitudinal direction (z) includes: a coupling section for coupling an active ultrasonic system which excites longitudinally in the longitudinal direction (z); a base section, wherein the largest dimension of the base section transverse to the longitudinal direction (z) is larger than the length of the base section in the longitudinal direction (z), wherein the dimensions of the base section transverse to the longitudinal direction in the border region to the transition section are always ??/4 and the shortest length of the base section in the longitudinal direction (z)<?/4; a transition section for the reduction of the cross section in at least one cross-section with respect to the base section; and a flat section with an end-face region as an irradiation surface, wherein the flat section is divided by way of at least one slot into several tongues which are unconnected in the end-f

Abstract: Eye measurements taken on a patient being fitted for contact lens will include a refraction test and an additional measurement representing corneal depth variation on the surface of an imaginary cylinder having the same diameter as the lens. This information then used during lens manufacture to produce lens in which the perimeter is not circular and does not lie in a plane, but which drops backwards towards the eye at appropriate points to produce a saddle-shaped perimeter.

Abstract: An improved document generation tool which intercepts data from a print spool and utilizes that data in conjunction with the database to cause certain changes to the final printed data.